Meet Our Staff

Dan graduated from Westmont College, Fuller Seminary, and Aberdeen University in Scotland, where he earned his PhD in theology. Dan has pastored in Fresno, Scotland, and Switzerland, but his primary experience is in Eureka, California. He was head pastor at First Presbyterian Eureka for 25 years.

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From early childhood,  Colleen discovered that “Jesus loves me.” That Love ignited a passion to serve others, and that same love continued into adulthood. As Minister of Congregational Life & Care, Colleen's prime focus is to mobilize teams, direct, lead, provide vision, organize, and oversee the pastoral care of members and friends of our church. Colleen grew up in Santa Rosa and married the boy next door, who remains her very best friend today; they were blessed with two precious children, Jheri and Paul. Colleen's favorite hobby is building lasting relationships and she is delighted to get to know people’s stories and help them feel welcome and part of our church family.

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Monique keeps the administrative side of the church running smoothly and helps support each staff member's ministry. She grew up attending church in Eureka, CA, where she developed a desire to share God's love with others. In addition to her administrative skills, Monique is a talented visual artist. 

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Allie came to First Pres as a young mother in 1985, seeking connection as a new transplant to the area. Through many connections at the Presbyterian Preschool and church, Allie experienced an authentic Christian community and came to see herself as a beloved child of God. Allie knows the power of Christian community and hopes this is reflected in Adult Discipleship and through our work in supporting Small Group Leaders, connecting new members to groups, and in other avenues designed to deepen discipleship through classes, workshops, establishing mentoring pairings, and the Movie Discussion Group.  

 

When she is not working, Allie loves finding time to read, go to movies, walk with friends, travel, and camp with her husband, Bob.

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Cory grew up across the street from this church as a kid and matured in his faith through the ministry of First Pres, Westminster Woods, and Campus Life. In the same way a youth director from this church made a relationship with Cory –a neighborhood kid– he also desires to make lasting relationships with students as we explore God’s love on a personal level. Our focus is not a program. Rather our joy is connection to one another, as we grow passionate about trusting Jesus with our lives.

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When Cory is not serving our students, you can find him spending time with his wife and son on adventures around the world, in San Francisco fanatically following the Giants, or elbow deep  in a home improvement project.

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Darcy strives to make Sunday mornings a time when kids learn about God’s love for them in a fun and engaging way. She makes every effort to support parents in the discipleship of their children. From devotionals to weekly communications, Darcy provides cues for parents to have important faith conversations with their kids during the week. Building relationships is a priority for Darcy. She and her team create events for families to connect and play together throughout the year. She desires to create a safe, loving, and inviting space for children to explore what it means to follow Jesus.  

 

Darcy grew up in Sebastopol and has been married to her high school sweetheart, Don, for 45 years. They have two children, three grandchildren, and a precocious long-haired dachshund named Gretta. When not at church, Darcy teaches piano, works in her garden, and likes to binge-watch British period dramas.

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Soo Tee plays a crucial role in ensuring that each month's theme is brought to life memorably and engagingly. From creating intricate props to designing immersive backdrops, she enjoys using her creativity and attention to detail to make each event successful.
 

One of the things Soo Tee loves about this role is seeing the children's faces light up when they see the set design and decorations. She finds it incredibly rewarding to know that she's helped create a fun and welcoming environment for them to learn and grow in their faith.

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Chris has worked in the church for over twenty years, in ministry leadership with youth and young adults and as a contemporary worship music director. Chris began leading worship at First Pres Santa Rosa in December of 2011. He is a pianist and singer from Sacramento, California. After earning an A.A. degree and certificate in jazz studies from American River College, Chris attended Berklee College of Music where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music in piano performance.

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Doug comes to us with a long and rich experience in church music. He is comfortable with both traditional and blended styles of music. Doug has conducted choirs and instrumental ensembles, is a skilled pianist, and has a passion for the organ! Doug and his wife, Lisa, live in Santa Rosa and are excited to call First Pres their church home. Doug has a strong appetite for the outdoors and enjoys hiking and photography.

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